A TASTE OF VIETNAM (20 DAYS – 04)

A TASTE OF VIETNAM (20 DAYS – 04)

SCHEDULE SUMMARY:

DAY 1: SAI GON AIRPORT PICK UP – HOTEL – SAI GON STREET FOOD TOUR

DAY 2: THE TUNNELS OF CU CHI BEN DUOC & LIBERATION AREA

DAY 3: AUTHENTIC MEKONG DELTA BEN TRE – CAN THO – CAI BE 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

DAY 4: MEKONG – SAI GON

DAY 5: RELAX- DINNER ON SAI GON CRUISE

DAY 6: SAI GON INSIDE OUT BY MOTORBIKE – FLY TO HUE

DAY 7: : HUE CITY TOUR 1 DAY – HUE STREET FOOD TOUR

DAY 8: HUE TO DA NANG BY MOTORBIKE

DAY 9: BA NA HILLS AND GOLDEN BRIDGE – HOI AN

DAY 10: CHAM ISLAND 1 DAY

DAY 11: RELAX

DAY 12: HOI AN CITY TOUR & MY SON SANCTUARY

DAY 13: HOI AN IN SUNRISE WITH FISH MARKET & COCONUT VILLAGE – FLY TO HANOI

DAY 14: NINH BINH 1 DAY TRIP

DAY 15: HA LONG BAY 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

DAY 16: HA LONG – HANOI – STREET FOOD

DAY 17: RELAX

DAY 18: SAPA 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT

DAY 19: SAPA – HANOI

DAY 20: RELAX – SEE YOU OFF TO AIRPORT

Note:

• (B): Breakfast included
• (L): Lunch included 
• (D): Dinner included

ITINERARY:

DAY 1: SAI GON AIRPORT PICK UP – HOTEL – SAI GON STREET FOOD TOUR – OVERNIGHT IN SAI GON (D)

MORNING OR NOON: AIRPORT TRANSFER

Our driver will pick you up at airport and transfer you to hotel in Sai Gon.

CHECK IN HOTEL

EVENING: SAI GON STREET FOOD TOUR ON MOTORBIKE

18:00 – 18:30: We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 06:00p.m.

18:30 – 19:00: Embark on a thrilling adventure as you hop on the back of a motorbike, accompanied by a vibrant and hospitable local guide. Feel the exhilaration as you navigate the vibrant streets of the city, immersing yourself in the dynamic energy of a metropolis with a staggering four million motorbikes.

19:00 – 20:30: Unlike other food tours, we offer a unique experience where we take you to different street food areas where you can witness the cooking demonstrations from local vendors. You will have the freedom to choose and try what you feel good about. Our friendly guides will provide recommendations and insights about each dish, so you can fully enjoy the authentic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine.

20:30 – 21:30: Our street food tour by motorbike is not just about the food – we’ll also take you on a walking tour of a local market to immerse yourself in local life. And after trying a variety of street foods, we’ll stop at a local coffee shop to relax, enjoy the city view, and exchange cultural stories with your friendly guide.

21:30 – 22:00: Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.

DAY 2: THE TUNNELS OF CU CHI BEN DUOC & LIBERATION AREA – OVERNIGHT IN SAI GON (B/L)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

08:30 – 09:00 We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 08:30a.m.

09:00 – 11:00 Amidst the vibrant bustle of Sài Gòn’s streets, we set off towards the historic Củ Chi Tunnels, leaving behind the urban buzz for a journey through Việt Nam’s rich history and culture. We’ll be taking a brief pit stop at a local lacquerware factory to freshen up and use the restroom.

11:00 – 12:00 Upon arrival, You’ll first visit the Củ Chi Liberation Area Reconstruction Zone, which covers 50 hectares and recreates events from the country’s struggle during the war, including the periods of intense conflict. This zone offers a unique opportunity to witness firsthand how the war affected the daily lives of the people who lived and fought in Củ Chi between 1961 and 1972.

12:00 – 12:15 After that, we will spend around 1.5 – 2 hours at the tunnels area. Your visits will include, in no specific order:

12:15 – 12:30 Watch a brief propaganda video about the Việt Nam War to gain a deeper understanding of the Vietnamese perspective.

12:30 – 13:00 We’ll explore various underground bunkers, including a kitchen, meeting room, and ammunition storage, and also visit weapon and booby trap exhibitions during your visit.

13:00 – 13:30 Navigating the authentic VC tunnels, with optional choices of 20m, 60m, or 100m distances.

13:30 – 14:00 Visit to a shooting range where you can have the option to try firing AK47s and M16s (Please note that the cost of bullets is not included).

14:00 – 14:15 Experience the taste of local tea and tapioca, which sustained VC fighters during the war for years.

14:15 – 15:00 Your delicious five-course lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Savor the flavors of authentic Vietnamese cuisine while taking in the ambiance and hospitality of the locals.

15:00 – 16:30 After immersing ourselves in the rich history of Củ Chi Tunnels, we leave the site behind and journey back to Hồ Chí Minh City.

16:30 – 17:00 We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or somewhere in city center as your request.

DAY 3: AUTHENTIC MEKONG DELTA BEN TRE – CAN THO – CAI BE 2 DAYS 1 NIGHT – OVERNIGHT IN CAN THO (B/L/D)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

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08:00 – 08:30: We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 08:00a.m.

08:30 – 10:30: Leave the hustle and bustle of Hồ Chí Minh City behind and embark on a scenic 2-hour journey to the serene city of Bến Tre, with a stop along the way for toilet and refreshment.

10:30 – 12:00: Upon arrival, we will board a motorboat and cruise along the vast network of canals and channels to enjoy the wonderful views of life along the Mekong River. During the tour, you will visit different sights to learn more about local crafts, such as a brick kiln, traditional workshops, and a local family’s home to observe the making of traditional mats while enjoying tea and fruits.

12:00 – 13:00: Experience the local way of life by having a ride in a rowed-sampan along a shady canal and taking a motor cart or cycle ride through green fields and vegetable plantations.

13:00 – 14:00: Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese 5-course set menu for lunch at a riverside restaurant. Please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

14:00 – 17:00: After lunch, we will drive 2 hours to Cần Thơ where we will check into a rustic homestay.

18:00 – 20:00: You will have the opportunity to join a cooking class guided by your host and enjoy a wonderful dinner. The experience concludes with an overnight stay in Cần Thơ.

DAY 4: MEKONG – SAI GON – OVERNIGHT IN SAI GON (B/L)

06:00 – 10:30: Enjoy a light breakfast at your homestay before taking a motor-boat to the largest floating market, Cái Răng. Observe colorful boats trading fruits and vegetables. Walk on a peaceful country road to visit a nearby flea market, noodle factory, and tropical fruit gardens.

10:30 – 13:00: Bid farewell to your host before heading 1.5 hours to the charming village of Cái Bè. Upon arrival, Enjoy your delicious lunch at a local home where your host will showcase a cooking demonstration.

13:00 – 14:00: After that, we can opt to either take a break at the house or embark on a short cycling tour around the village, which provides an excellent opportunity to immerse yourself in the local way of life.

14:00 – 16:00: Enjoy a comfortable 2 hour transfer back to the city, and we’ll drop you off at the pick-up point or District 1 as per your request.

DAY 5: RELAX- DINNER ON SAI GON CRUISE – OVERNIGHT IN SAI GON (B/D)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

EVENING: DINNER CRUISE ON SAI GON RIVER

18:30 – 19:00: We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 06:30p.m.

19:00 – 19:30: We will transfer you through the bustling streets of the city at night to the city pier, where you can embark on the boat of your choice.

19:30 – 19:45: We start cruising between 1 – 1.5 hours along the scenic Sài Gòn River, during which you can enjoy a delightful dinner of your choice. Whether you have selected a set menu or a buffet from our pre-set options, we guarantee that your dining experience will be a pleasurable one.

19:45 – 21:00: At the same time, you will also enjoy listening to traditional music, and watching the beautiful lights of the city by night.

21:00 – 21:30: After a memorable dinner on the boat, We’ll drop you back to pick-up point or the city center, where you can continue to explore the vibrant nightlife of Hồ Chí Minh City on your own.

DAY 6: SAI GON INSIDE OUT BY MOTORBIKE – FLY TO HUE – OVERNIGHT IN HUE (B/L)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

MORNING & AFTERNOON: SAI GON INSIDE OUT BY MOTORBIKE

08:00 – 08: 30: We pick up guests at several hotels; your hotel might be the first, so please be ready by 08:00a.m

08:30 – 09:00: As a unique way to explore the city, you will hop on the back of a motorbike driven by a friendly local who will guide you through the busy streets of Hồ Chí Minh City. Riding pillion, you will have the chance to experience the exhilarating traffic flow of millions of motorbikes and discover the different districts of the city.

09:00 – 09:30: During our motorbike ride through the bustling traffic of Hồ Chí Minh City’s District 1, we will pass by iconic landmarks such as the Central Post Office, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and Bến Thành Market, as well as newer landmarks like Bitexco Tower and Landmark 81, providing a comprehensive overview of the city’s history and development.

09:30 – 10:00: District 4 is a vibrant area with plenty to discover on a bike tour. Explore narrow alleyways and bustling streets to experience local life and find street vendors, colorful shops, and friendly locals.

10:00 – 10:30: We’ll drive to District 10, famous for its historic flea markets offering unique goods such as pet markets, second-hand markets, and motorcycle accessories and parts markets. Enjoy a short walking tour through the bustling stalls, where visitors can witness the lively energy of the local flower trade and immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, and scents of this beloved Sài Gòn landmark.

10:30 – 11:00: We can’t miss a visit to Sài Gòn’s Chinatown in District 5 on our bike tour. Here, we’ll ride through bustling streets lined with shops and stop at a local cafe to try some famous street food like Bánh Mì Thịt, Hủ Tíu Noodle Soup, Bùn Bò Huế, or Bánh Cuốn. If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please let us know in advance.

11:00 – 11:30: Finally, we’ll drop you off back at your pick-up point in the city center as per your request.

CHECK OUT HOTEL (SAI GON)

NOON/EVENING: FLY TO HUE

Drop off & pick you up at airport

CHECK IN HOTEL (HUE)

DAY 7: HUE CITY TOUR 1 DAY – HUE STREET FOOD TOUR – OVERNIGHT IN HUE (B/L/D)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

In the morning

8h00 – 8h20 am: Our car and guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hue city center Get on dragon boat along Perfume river to Thien Mu pagoda

Visit Thien Mu pagoda – The oldest pogoda in Hue city

Then you will transfer by car to visit:

Hue Imperial Citadel – the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty

Dong Ba Market – a busiest market in Hue city

Having lunch with aHue dishes

In the afternoon

Transfer by car to visit:

Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture

Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.

Conical hat village and incense stick village

4h00 – 5h00 pm: Back to your hotel. Tour ends

Finish 1 day Group tour in Hue.

EVENING: HUE STREET FOOD TOUR

17h30: We start walking to foodie street to enjoy special cake such as: Banh beo, nam, loc…( water fern cake, steamed rice pancake with shrimp and rice dumpling cake ) that made by rice flour.

Then we continue going to Han Mac Tu street along the Perfume river. Here you will enjoy clam dishes such as Com hen or Bun Hen (mussel rice, mussel noodle), you may feel an atmosphere of an beautiful and peaceful river.

Wandering on Le Loi street then  over Trang Tien Bridge, visit the colorful Dong Ba market to try Bun thit nuong (Grilled pork vermicelli ) or Bun bo Hue (Hue beef noodle soup) where you can see a lot of ingredients for food, and explore the local life.

After then we walk on to Thuong Tu- an southeast gate of Imperial Citadel for Banh Khoai (Hue pancake). We continue walk to the night market, from here you can purchase some souvenirs such as sesame candies, conical hats, Ao Dai,.. On the way back, you can drink some beer, share feeling and admire the romance at night.

21h00: Ending Hue street food tour, walking to the hotel by your own.

DAY 8: HUE TO DA NANG BY MOTORBIKE – OVERNIGHT IN DA NANG (B)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

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At 8:00 a.m: Our driver who can speak English and his motorbike will pick you up at your hotel in Hue City Center and transfer to Hoi An.

On the way to Hoi An, he will show you some sights such as Lap An Lagoon, Oyster fishing village, Lang Co beach, Hai Van Pass. You will have time to stop to relax and take photos there.

• Lang co beach: Lang Co Beach has a length of about 10km, belongs to the town of Lang Co, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien – Hue province. Lang Co is the 3rd bay of Vietnam to be named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world. It is an ideal place for tourists who love the sea.
• Hai Van Pass, with a length of 21km and a height of 496m above the sea level. Here is a natural boundary between Hue and Danang. It is considered as the most beautiful pass in Vietnam on journey from the South to the North.

Arrive in Da nang, you will visit Marble Mountain

• Marble Mountain: a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngu Hanh Son ward, Da Nang. It is like a giant bonsai in the heart of Da Nang city.

Our driver will wait for you at the parking till you come back. After visiting Marble Mountain, our driver will take you to your hotel in Da Nang and will say goodbye.

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DAY 9: BA NA HILLS AND GOLDEN BRIDGE – OVERNIGHT IN HOI AN (B/L)

Breakfast is served in hotel 

CHECK OUT HOTEL (DA NANG)

At 8:00 – 8:30 a.m : Our car and Guide will meet you at your hotel in Da Nang and start the trip to Ba Na Hills. If you start from Hoi An, please be ready at 7:30am

At 9:30 a.m : Upon arrival Ba Na hills. You will get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores including longest single-wire cable car system (5,771.61 meters), highest difference between departure and arrival terminals (1,368.93 meters). Longest non-stop cable (11,587 meters) and the heaviest cable roll (141.24 tons).

From The Cable Car. You can see the vast forests, contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.

Arrive at Station 2 at the height of 1.138 m, our guide will take you to: Debay Wine Cellar built in 1923. Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden (a huge flower garden, where many kinds of flowers, including rare flowers). A 100-year-old grapefruit tree by the first funicular in Vietnam (climbing-mountain train). Highlight in this tour is Golden Bridge. You will have a chance to see and take photos of this beautiful bridge.

You continue to visit Linh Ung pagoda where the highest Buddhism statue in the country is located (27 m).

At 11: 30 a.m: Have Lunch at a restaurant and take a short rest.

In the afternoon

At 12:30 p.m: Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.

You continue to discover the French Square. Visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement park in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Freefall tower, 4 – 5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..

At 14:00: Back to the cabin down the mountain. The car will take you back to your hotel in Hoi An. Tour ends at about 15 or 16 pm.

CHECK IN HOTEL (HOI AN)

DAY 10: CHAM ISLAND DAY TRIP – OVERNIGHT IN HOI AN (B/L)

Breakfast is served in hotel

07:30 – 08h30: Our driver will collect you from the lobby at hotel/homestay in Hoi An depart to Cua Dai

09:00: Depart to Cham island by by speedboat

09:30: arrivel Cham island, we visit the Museum of Cu Lao Cham Marine Life, Cham Ancient Well, Hai Tang Pagoda, Tan Hiep Market

10:30: continute move to Bai Chong eco-tourism area, change swimwear.

10:45: move to Bai Xep , enjoy snorkling

11:30: we back to Bai Chong for luch with special seafood in Cham island

13:30: Say goodbye Cham island and back to Cua Dai

14:00: After,our driver will drop you off hotel/homestay in Hoi An city

Finish Cham island full day tour